The water enforcers[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]Prowling the streets in the darkness of night, water cops often hear and smell illegal watering before they see it. And the excuses? They've heard them all.

Acceptable behavior?The virtues of being polite and courteous have fallen by the wayside. You got a problem with that?

Safety Harbor's slight cannot be overlookedResidents of Brooklyn, a small, predominantly black neighborhood just north of downtown Safety Harbor, were upset when CSX Corp. came to town to refurbish worn railroad crossings but did not touch a crossing that leads into Brooklyn.

Mason's 100th birthday celebratedLodge brothers, friends, family, and city dignitaries were on hand when Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F&AM recently celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime member James F. Sullivan. Master of ceremonies and lodge secretary Romeo Scerbo presented the centenarian with a special plaque commemorating the milestone event.

Second hotel to grace gateway to OldsmarFirst it was the Holiday Inn Express. Now the developer of a nearby parcel announced he has reached an agreement with Marriott International to build a 90-room Courtyard by Marriott on the southeast corner of Tampa Road and St. Petersburg Drive. This area is viewed by many to be the gateway to downtown Oldsmar.

Exercise classes target arthriticPALM HARBOR -- The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program is offered five days a week at Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services, 3450 East Lake Road, Suite 100.